CVE-2024-24986 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in Intel Ethernet Network Controller kernel drivers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-24986?
CVE-2024-24986 is a critical vulnerability in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters, published on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper access control in Linux kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters before version 28.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24986?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Ethernet 800 Series Controllers Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24986?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-24986 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-24986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-24986 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7c2-4fxf-c6j7.